Looking like an idiot at the Gym

About this episode

The host shares his experience of feeling awkward at the gym after a long break and discusses his journey of self-acceptance influenced by the book 'Quiet' by Susan Cain.

I felt so awkward and out of place going to the gym after a 7 year pause. About this podcast: I was afraid to be myself for years. I pretended to be comfortable in social events, parties, work meetings. But inside I was struggling; afraid of being judged and saying something stupid. Then I read a book called Quiet by Susan Cain. This book changed my life. I am learning and want to share this messy stuff about myself and the world. I hope you find this useful. Want to learn more about your personality? I like these tools: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Clearerthinking.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 16personalities.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a rating and review on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ iTunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Alexa ⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can reach me on Instagram | ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ @IntrovertsGalaxy ⁠⁠⁠⁠ (I don't promise to reply and imagine you are using smoke signals because I don't check this inbox often)

People in this episode

Host: Richard Leyba Tejada

Topics covered

• gym anxiety
• introversion
• self-acceptance
• personal growth
• social awkwardness

Keywords

• gym
• introvert
• awkwardness
• self-help
• Quiet
• Susan Cain
• personal development

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